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The Minister of Finance received the Committee’s report on the Government Pension Fund Global
15/10/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, the Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg received the report from the Committee that has reviewed the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global.
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Norway provides NOK 750 million for reconstruction and public services in Ukraine
14/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia’s illegal war of aggression continues to cause widespread destruction in Ukraine. Norway provides NOK 750 million for repairs and reconstruction. The Norwegian contribution will unlock an additional three times that amount in loans to Ukraine.
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Ukraine safeguards seeds at Svalbard Global Seed Vault for the first time since the outbreak of the war
14/10/2026 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThousands of seed samples of important agricultural crops were recently secured in Svalbard as 21 genebanks from across the world participated in a seed deposit.
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New Syria fund for reconstruction: ‘Taking charge of its own future’, said Aukrust
14/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt the request of the Syrian authorities, the World Bank has decided to establish a multi-donor trust fund for Syria. Norway will contribute approximately NOK 90 million to the fund. The funding will support Syria’s reconstruction efforts, including
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Norway and the World Bank strengthen efforts to combat corruption
14/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the World Bank are entering into two agreements aimed at improving the management of public finances in low-income countries. The objective is to strengthen public financial management and combat corruption to ensure better public
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Aukrust in Tokyo: ‘Japan is an important partner for Norway’
13/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsHow can development policy contribute to more jobs, greater investment and stronger international cooperation? These questions were a key topic during Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s visit to Tokyo on 12 and 13 October.
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Poland is joining Maritime initiative
13/10/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceAt the NATO Summit in Ankara this summer eleven European countries and Canada said that they will cooperate more closely on security in the North Atlantic, the Arctic and the Baltic Sea. Now Poland will join the initiative as well.
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Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers regarding RAF Fairford and Iran State Threats
13/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Regrettable that the Palestinian elections are being postponed
12/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is regrettable that the Palestinian leadership has decided to postpone the elections by close to a year. Although the conditions for holding elections are extremely challenging, it is crucial that the Palestinian people are able to choose who
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Norway expresses grave concern over the situation in northern Ethiopia
10/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway views with grave concern the continued escalation of violence in northern Ethiopia and the increased tensions between the countries in the Horn of Africa, particularly between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the plans to expand sanctions against the International Criminal Court
09/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is deeply concerning that the United States has announced plans to expand sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). This puts pressure on an important, independent court that must be able to carry out its vital work free from
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide on the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay
09/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI congratulate Navi Pillay on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize sends a powerful signal of support for the cause of human rights, international law, and international humanitarian law, principles that Norway holds in the highest regard.
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Prime Minister congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize
09/10/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee referred to the instrumental role this year’s laureate has
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New ambassadors from Vietnam, Pakistan, Austria and France
08/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 8 October 2026.
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National Budget 2027: A budget that gives people confidence in healthcare
07/10/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government’s proposed National Budget for 2027 aims to give people confidence in healthcare by strengthening hospital finances, providing more nursing home places and ensuring faster, more modern healthcare.
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National Budget 2027: Supporting new, ambitious waiting-time targets for hospitals
07/10/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is proposing a total allocation of NOK 250 billion for hospitals in 2027. This represents an increase of NOK 3.1 billion, in addition to adjustments for wage and price growth and other factors. The budget takes account of changing
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National Budget 2027: Government proposes more than NOK 4 billion for “Eldreløftet”, its initiative for older people
07/10/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government’s “Eldreløftet” initiative aims to ensure that people in Norway can look forward to a secure, active and dignified old age. In its proposed National Budget for 2027, the government is therefore allocating more than NOK 4 billion to
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National Budget 2027: Government plans to establish a public digital frontline service for health-related questions
07/10/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government intends to provide residents with a quality-assured AI service that can answer questions about symptoms, health concerns and test results. The service will be tailored to the Norwegian healthcare system, and the government is
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National Budget 2027: NOK 300 million increase in mental health funding
07/10/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government proposes to increase funding for mental health services by NOK 300 million next year. The funding will support a range of measures, including increasing inpatient capacity in mental healthcare and establishing more easily accessible
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The 2027 National Budget: A budget to safeguard Norway in an unsafe era
07/10/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceIn the proposed National Budget for 2027, the Government is improving people’s everyday financial situation and prioritising defence, schools and health.